Comedy shows on Broadway are one of the best past times for NYC locals and tourists alike. Ironically, they're some of the most over-looked attractions when it comes to searching for tickets for a Broadway show when they're next to competitors like Hamilton, Sweeney Todd, and Some Like It Hot. If you want to know what Broadway has to offer right now, check out my list of the best current Broadway shows in NYC.
New York City is a traveler's paradise, attracting millions of visitors each year who come to marvel at its world-famous landmarks and experience the city's vibrant energy. Yet, with so many of what seem like the best attractions in NYC, it can be difficult deciding which ones to add to your itinerary. That's why we've created an amazing guide to explain the best landmarks of NYC. But we've added a little twist - we're going to show you the best way to enjoy each, so you'll know how to make the most of your visit. That said, let's dive into the top landmarks that make NYC one of the most incredible cities in the world!
I've seen many, many videos and many tweets, and also heard from many New Yorkers, as well as experienced this myself, said Hizzoner, who himself is a cyclist.
MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber on Tuesday responded to social media videos of straphangers either getting their limbs or belongings stuck in prototype fare gates the agency is testing at several subway stations. Lieber, during a Jan. 6 Pix11 interview, addressed clips of subway riders getting ensnared in the new gates most notably a 5-year-old girl who wound up in the hospital after her head got caught in one of them.
For only six tables each night, one of the restaurant's chefs wheels up to the table armed with a smoker of charred heritage-breed chicken, still steaming hot. You'll get to choose the woodchips and-best of all-the butter for the namesake specialty. Current options include an earthy and floral fenugreek, a smoked chili that definitely kicks back in the spice department and a pickled tomato.
According to , FIVE Holdings, the Dubai-based parent company of Pacha, is set to buy Avant Gardner and its flagship property, the Brooklyn Mirage, from Axar Capital Management. Axar scooped up most of Avant Gardner's assets after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August, after months of financial turmoil and canceled shows. The deal could officially turn the Mirage into "Pacha New York," reviving a name that last operated in the city in Hell's Kitchen from 2005 to 2016.
According to police sources, the deadly assault unfolded just before 2 p.m. on Jan. 5 outside of Daisy's Pizza, located at 3077 3rd Ave. in Melrose. Officers from the 40th Precinct rushed to the scene after receiving a 911 call about the stabbing. A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect approached 53-year-old George Ennin, of Brook Avenue in the Bronx, and went on the attack stabbing him multiple times about the body.
"Too often, daylighting is something that is delivered after someone is killed," he said in response to a question from Alex Duncan of the Reddit sub r/micromobilityNYC, and referencing the killing of Dolma Naadhun at Newtown Road and 45th Street in Astoria by a driver who couldn't see the tot. "We cannot allow for the story that happened to Dolma to happen again and again in order to see daylighting on an intersection," the mayor continued. And so that is the work that we are going to be doing with my Commissioner ... how can we extend this to the work that we do across the city?
Officially known as Congregation Chaim Albert but known colloquially as the Kingsbrook Synagogue, the synagogue was part of a Jewish hospital founded in 1928 in response to antisemitism in nearby hospitals and to meet the needs of local Jewish patients. For nearly 100 years, the synagogue has served Jewish hospital patrons and residents in the surrounding neighborhood of East Flatbush and Crown Heights.
The 10-cent fare hike took effect this past weekend, pushing the base subway and bus ride to $3 for the first time in city history. New Yorkers woke up Sunday to a small but psychologically seismic shift at the turnstiles: the base fare for subways and buses has officially hit $3. The 10-cent increase, approved last fall by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, nudges the fare up to $3 and marks the first time the system has crossed that threshold in its 120-year history.
After several seasons as the reservation-only Curling Café, Bryant Park is rebooting the experience as a free, first-come, first-served activity focused purely on the game. There are now no bookings, no food-and-drink minimums and no pressure to linger longer than your competitive spirit allows. From February 6 through February 26, 2026, iceless curling lanes will pop up just east of the skating rink as part of Bank of America Winter Village.
According to police sources, a 29-year-old man driving a 2009 Honda Civic was traveling southbound on Crescent Street in Astoria when he made an eastbound turn on 30th Drive. As he did so, cops reported, he collided with a 54-year-old woman riding an electric, stand-up scooter traveling northbound on Crescent Street. The woman was ejected from her scooter, suffering severe head trauma.
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) has delivered a 10-day strike notice to a dozen private hospitals in NYC, warning that up to 20,000 nurses intend to strike if they do not agree to a new labor contract. NYSNA issued the notice on Friday, stating that the strike would represent the largest nursing strike in New York City history.
The New York Rangers have a storied history that spans 100 years, during which countless players have walked the halls of Madison Square Garden, wearing the iconic blue (or white) Rangers sweater. While not all the names stitched on the back of these jerseys are well-known, these obscure Rangers still hold a place in Rangers history. Here is a look at some more players you might not remember who scored obscure goal as a New York Ranger.